Our 'early 67's VIN plate indicates that the engine matches the frame. The
plate is screwed on, not riveted, which as I understand was customary.
The hitch is, the rear of the Roadster is '68 or later, as it has the license
plate lights next to the plate indentation which is tapered and not straight.
There are bad cracks in the trunk requiring repair before the gas tank can be
re-installed. It also has mismatched front fenders; one is '67, the other
looks like it might be '68.
So, I am assuming that at the least there was a rear-end collision requiring
the welding on of part of a later model, or perhaps even a total body swap
(the seats aren't '67 either, we've been told).
We have a '66 that has a newer engine and the body is in great shape, and we
were thinking about doing a body swap. Now for the dilemma; which VIN plate
should be attached to the body? The one that came with the body, or the one
that came with the frame and engine? Both cars are registered as '67s, but
VIN #'s identify one as '66 and one as '67.
Thanks in advance for all input!
Charlotte & Leonard Hoover
Phoenix, Arizona
'64 SPL310 1500
'67 SPL311 1600
Plus various non-running projects
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